MIAMI — Innovative Eyewear Inc., operator of the Lucyd Bluetooth glasses brand, has grown from zero resellers to 50 confirmed locations since launching to the optical industry at Vision Expo East in June, according to a press release.
The following eyewear businesses have begun reseller partnerships with Lucyd:
- Marca Eyewear signed as a national distributor in Canada and has distributed hundreds of units to eyewear stores across Canada. The exclusive distribution deal includes a commitment to buy over $4 million in Lucyd Eyewear over three years.
- The Metro Optics chain of eyewear stores in New York City onboarded as a reseller with a significant unit stocking order.
- The EYE.QUITY eyewear chain has signed on “with a strong initial order and a commitment to work together to bring smart eyewear to the Great Lakes region,” according to the release.
Innovative Eyewear also stated: “Additionally, two of the top 10 eyewear resellers in the US. are testing Lucyd products for potential inclusion in their optical stores across the country. Furthermore, a key big box electronics retailer, and one of the largest sporting goods retailers in North America are evaluating Lucyd smart eyewear for inclusion in their online stores.”
Harrison Gross, CEO and cofounder of Innovative Eyewear, said, “We are pleased to share our rapid progress since the launch of Lucyd Lyte this past June to the optical trade. In just a few short months, we have built a robust network of resellers introducing Lucyd products to consumers where they are most comfortable trying new glasses; at their local optician. We are grateful to have the opportunity to expand our business from a direct-to-consumer operation to one that also addresses the established optical industry, and provide its customers with a smart eyewear option that is attractive, ergonomic, useful and affordable for the first time.”